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Fall is here. Use food to maximize your energy.
Kids are settling back into their school routines and resuming their extra-curricular activities. They’ll need lots of nourishing foods to provide them with the energy for staying active and alert all day long. We’re also into the peak of the … Continue reading
Fall is here! How to Protect Your Immune System
Fall is here. Temperature changes rapidly, cool morning, warm afternoon and cool evening again. We are more susceptible to getting a cold around this time of the year. Here are some tips from The Wellness Wagon on how to protect our … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized
Tagged adaptogens, astragulus, cold, echinacea, fall, immune system, prevention, probiotics, siberian ginseng, Vitamin D
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Omega-3 Prevents Long-term Psychosis
A new study shows that adolescents and young adults considered to be at high risk for developing psychosis, show significant reductions in their progression to psychotic disorder 7 years after a 12-week treatment of omega-3 PolyUnsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs). This … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics
Tagged adolescent, Autism, depression, Mental health, nutrition, omega3, schizophrenia
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Natural Remedy for High Altitude Sickness
If mountain climbing is not your thing, you may never have reason to fear catching High Altitude Sickness. However, even at a relatively low level of altitude above your norm, your body may find it difficult to operate with a … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition
Tagged garlic, high altitude sickness, Kathmandu, Lukla, mount everest, natural remedy, Nepal
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Quinoa is not a grain. It’s a seed!
by Julie Daniluk Quinoa has become one of the most popular nutritional superstars of the decade. And with good reason! This small seed has an amazing nutty taste, is incredibly versatile, easy to prepare, high in nutrients and a complete … Continue reading
High Glycemic Index Food Alters Brain Activity
A new research published in Am J Clin Nutr. June 26, 2013 found that consumption of a high glycemic index (GI) meal found in refined carbohydrates increased hunger and selectively stimulated brain regions related to craving and reward 4 hours … Continue reading
Mediterranean Diets Beat Low-Fat for CVD Prevention
In my previous blogs, I talked about the controversy surrounding long term low calorie or low carb diet. Now new evidence also brings the benefits of low fat diets into question. We actually need fat – that is, good fat … Continue reading
Processed Meats, but Not Red Meat, Linked With CV Deaths
Source: Medscape News Today New data come from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study, involving 10 countries and almost half a million men and women, was published online in BMC Medicine in March 2013. This study … Continue reading
Weight Loss Myth 3: “I can’t lose weight! It’s my genes.”
I see many patients who complain of joint pain, diabetes, weight problems and other medical conditions. Some of them are legitimate genetic or congenital issues. Many also blame “family genes.” Although I don’t deny that genetics play a part, but … Continue reading
Weight Loss Myth #2: low carb diet
As well as calorie restriction diet, low carb diet is also very common. Atkins is a popular low carb diet which promotes high protein and fat. It is effective with weight loss; however, the long-term health benefits are highly controversial. … Continue reading
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